'Mom's got Game' star Manny J will be part of Flint comedy show to raise funds for youth softball

Johnny Ross, also known as Manny Jay on the show "Mom's Got Game," will be in Flint for a comedy event July 13.

FLINT, MI -- Manny Jay, a character on the Oprah Network show "Mom's got Game," will be part of a Flint comedy show Sunday, July 13, to raise money for youth softball.

The comedy show is being put on by Team 810, a Flint group that makes movies and produces other local performances.

Manny Jay, who's real name is Johnny Ross, is the male nanny (thus, "manny," get it?) on the show that features Flint natives WNBA player Pam McGee and her son, JaVale McGee, who plays in the NBA.

He met Team 810 during a trip to the area and has helped out with one fundraiser to help feed the homeless before. Now, he'll be the headliner at the local comedy show, following two local acts.

The comedy show will benefit Friends of Berston Field House, to be used for Sunday youth softball games, said Team 810 leader Yusuf Bauswell.

"(The softball games) happen every Sunday and it's a great event," Bauswell said, adding that each week he sees not only children at the games, but families who show up to watch and cook food.

"We don't want to see this end. It's one of the only fun, positive inspirational events for the kids," he said.

"Laugh for a Cause" will take place at the Vet's Club, located at 2408 S. Saginaw St. in Flint. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door and can be purchased by calling 810-423-0381 or 810-339-0348.